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International

15.10.2024

The economic situation in Germany in October 2024

Current economic indicators suggest that the German economy remained weak in the past quarter.

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International

14.10.2024

Students practise digital simulation

Students explore the use of the leading simulation software Ansys at the University of Applied Sciences Amberg-Weiden and discuss how data can be used optimally to revolutionise product development.

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TOP Partner: Vesuvius GmbH - Foseco

TOP Partner: JASPER GmbH

TOP Partner: Simpson Technologie

International

11.10.2024

Development of incoming orders in the manufacturing industry, reporting month August 2024

Incoming orders in the manufacturing industry recently declined again, after having increased at a low level in the two previous months.

International

10.10.2024

Understanding and Controlling Hot Sand in Green Sand Molding

Hot sand is a significant challenge in green sand molding, impacting casting quality and production.

International

09.10.2024

Green transition: Ervin Europe sets new standards for climate neutrality and resource conservation

Ervin Europe has announced a series of innovative measures to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.

International

08.10.2024

The future of foundry, modern machines and innovative technological solutions - the Targi Kielce Industrial Autumn’s highlights and leitmotifs

The two-day Metal Expo witnessed the foundry industry representatives discussing the latest solutions and the future of heavy industry.

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International

State Secretary Dr Andreas Handschuh, Chancellor Jens Then, Prof. Gotthard Wolf and Rector Prof. Klaus-Dieter Barbknecht open the Centre for Climate-Neutral Metallurgical Thermoprocesses with a bell-ringing ceremony. (from left to right)

15.07.2024

Centre for climate-neutral metal smelting opens

Scientists at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg are using this new technical centre to investigate how energy-intensive processes that are currently powered by natural gas can be supplied with energy using renewable methods

International

12.07.2024

Rheinmetall site in St. Leon-Rot to receive district heating system, saving up to 800 tonnes of CO2 per year

This is made possible by the cooperation with the neighbouring SLR foundry, which was signed at the beginning of 2024.

International

11.07.2024

Circular economy and process engineering: DECHEMA presents comprehensive status paper

A new status paper shows how much process engineering is needed, where there is a need for research and what parallels exist between different material cycles.

International

10.07.2024

Record generation of green electricity, further decline in fossil energies

In the first half of 2024, Germany generated 140 terawatt hours of renewable electricity, more than ever before.

International

10.07.2024

Technology and IT experiments for young people

Pupils from the ninth grade upwards who are interested in computer science or technology can experiment in the laboratories of the Harz University of Applied Sciences during the summer holidays.

International

09.07.2024

Production in the manufacturing industry – reporting month May 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing industry fell by 2.5% in May compared to the previous month, after adjustment for price, calendar and seasonal effects.

International

09.07.2024

Development of incoming orders in the manufacturing industry, reporting month May 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office, new orders in the manufacturing industry fell by 1.6% in May compared with the previous month, after adjustment for price, calendar and seasonal effects.

International

08.07.2024

EU AI law: "Engineers share responsibility for decisions made by AI systems"

The EU member states have adopted stricter rules for artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union.

International

05.07.2024

Industry 4.0 research advisory board presents engineering roadmap

With its engineering roadmap and the thematic blocks it contains, the Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Council is presenting a framework for concrete research priorities for the next ten years.